The Great Trickster.

Summary

Nanlin, an old hotel in Gusu, has been renovated to blend modern management with traditional gardens, boosting its popularity. Aba, a villager from the Kunlun Mountains, dreams of selling stones for a better life but struggles financially. He meets Li Yun Dao, a former acquaintance now seemingly successful, and they reminisce about their village. Despite their different paths, they share a bond over cigarettes and life’s challenges. As they reconnect, Aba feels the distance created by their diverging lives, realizing that social hierarchies can deepen such divides. Their encounter highlights the transient nature of relationships and the impact of time and circumstance on personal connections.

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